Barrels of fun: Richmond has a new wine bar
A new wine bar has opened near the Richmond waterfront, not far from the Rosie the Riveter Visitor's Center.
Since 2017, Noel Diaz, owner of Purity Wine, has operated a winemaking cooperative at 1401 Marina...
Champion Kennedy High squad is about quality, not quantity
The Kennedy High girls varsity basketball team has just six players. In the last seven games, the Eagles roster was reduced to five due to injury – which of course has meant no substitutes.
This...
Richmond BART tile replacement project to impact service
During three consecutive weekends starting Feb. 16, portions of the platform at the Richmond BART Station will be closed for a tiles replacement project. The construction will impact train service, leading to single-tracking, the...
Transforming lives, one bike at a time
By Mike Aldax, Mike Kinney and Rafael Lima
On MLK Jr. Day in Richmond, 15-year-old Dynel Bailey set out on a search for local underserved kids who lacked a bicycle.
His goal? Bring them over to...
Arts of Point Richmond unveils new exhibits
To visit Point Richmond’s historic square is to walk through an art gallery. Not only will you find artwork in artist shops, they are also displayed in cafes, restaurants and even the Post Office.
Arts...
Suspect charged in death of woman found outside Richmond church
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman found on the porch of a Richmond church on Thursday, Jan. 31, according to Bay City News, citing Contra...
RPD releases sketch of homicide suspect
Richmond police have released the sketch of a suspect in a shooting in December that claimed the life of 45-year-old Edgar Osbaldo Jocal Chay.
The incident occurred at about 10:55 p.m., when Chay returned home...
NIAD art exhibition evokes Richmond and its environs
By Kathy Chouteau
A new collaborative exhibition went up at NIAD Art Center’s gallery this past weekend and it vibrantly evokes the participating artists’ memories of Richmond and its surrounding environs.
The Collective Memory: NIAD exhibition...
Public invited to discuss 2nd phase of Central Ave project
Community members are encouraged to attend a discussion Thursday on the second phase of the Central Avenue at Interstate 80 Local Road Improvement Project, which aims to reduce traffic backups on the corridor.
The meeting...
Dozens cited in pedestrian safety operation at Macdonald Ave., 15th St.
The Richmond Police Department recently issued 32 citations and made two DUI arrests during a pedestrian safety operation at Macdonald Avenue and 15th Street.
The operation was planned after RPD received complaints from the community...
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Cosmetology school seeks to operate near Richmond Target
A cosmetology vocational school seeks to locate at the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center in Richmond.
Applicant Sunil Sharma is requesting a conditional use permit from...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
Johnny Boi smashing it at Richmond ‘Restaurant Week’
By Kathy Chouteau
Taste of Richmond’s “Restaurant Week” stopped by new restaurant phenom Johnny Boi Smash Burger in Point Richmond Thursday, Oct. 10—and so did everyone else...